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Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Facing Hand Pose)

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

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Urdhva Hastasana arises out of Tadasana. In this pose the sides of the body are full stretched and the spine lifted. By practicing the pose one feels rejuvenated and light. Find an even surface and stand with the feet together. Look down at the feet as this will help you to be more conscious of them. [...]

Tadasana—Standing Mountain Pose

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

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General Guidelines: An open mind, empty stomach, and bare feet are recommended. Do not strain or force any movements. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Pay special attention to breath and body alignment. Hold each pose for a minimum of five inhalations/exhalations (about half a minute). Stand with your feet completely together, [...]

Side-Stretch/Warm-up

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

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General Guidelines: An open mind, empty stomach, and bare feet are recommended. Do not strain or force any movements. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Pay special attention to breath and body alignment. Hold each pose for a minimum of five inhalations/exhalations (about half a minute). Sit in Sukhasana (easy crossed-legged pose). [...]

Ardha Chandrasana—Half-Moon Pose

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

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General Guidelines: An open mind, empty stomach, and bare feet are recommended. Do not strain or force any movements. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Pay special attention to breath and body alignment. Hold each pose for a minimum of five inhalations/exhalations (about half a minute). Stand in Tadasana to begin. As you [...]

Child’s Pose

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

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General Guidelines: An open mind, empty stomach, and bare feet are recommended. Do not strain or force any movements. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Pay special attention to breath and body alignment. Hold each pose for a minimum of five inhalations/exhalations (about half a minute). Sit Japanese Style buttocks/hips on top [...]

Spinal Twist

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

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General Guidelines: An open mind, empty stomach, and bare feet are recommended. Do not strain or force any movements. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Pay special attention to breath and body alignment. Hold each pose for a minimum of five inhalations/exhalations (about half a minute). Sit on floor with legs straight [...]

Shavasana—Relaxation Pose

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

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General Guidelines: An open mind, empty stomach, and bare feet are recommended. Do not strain or force any movements. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Pay special attention to breath and body alignment. Hold each pose for a minimum of five inhalations/exhalations (about half a minute). Lie on your back, heels together, [...]

Why Zen Yoga Poses Can Improve Your Health

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

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Zen yoga poses are part of an Oriental system that combines the practice of asanas with Traditional Chinese and Japanese Medicine. Postures are categorized according to the primary meridian they affect. A meridian can be understood as similar to a blood vessel, in that it has an energetic structure that corresponds with the human body, [...]

Yoga Poses

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

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Standing Poses: Tadasana Mountain Pose Urdhva Hastasana Upward Facing Hands Pose Uttitha Parsvakonasana Extended Side Angle Stretch Uttitha Trikonasana Extended Triangle Pose Parshvottanasana Sideways Extension Pose Virabhadrasana I & II Warrior Poses Utkatasana Chair Pose Banarasana Lunge Pose Seated Poses: Virasana Heros Pose Badddha Konasana Cobblers or Butterfly Pose Kapotasana Pigeon Pose Dandasana Staff Pose or [...]

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